Captain Scupper’s Crew Life Introduces Pre-teens to Great Lakes Shipping Careers
May 31, 2024 (Toledo, Ohio) – On Saturday, June 8, the National Museum of the Great Lakes welcomes back the program Captain Scupper’s Crew Life, presented by The Andersons. This unique event invites children aged 8-12 to join our junior Schoonmaker crew for an engaging and educational tour exploring the various jobs onboard a lake freighter.
"Captain Scupper’s Crew Life is a wonderful opportunity for children to dive into the world of Great Lakes shipping and discover the fascinating careers that keep this vital industry moving," said Ellen Kennedy, Director of Museum Operations at the National Museum of the Great Lakes. "We are thrilled to bring back this enriching experience this year.”
Event Highlights:
- Experience a Day in the Life: Discover the daily routines and responsibilities of crew members on a lake freighter.
- Career Exploration: Learn about the various careers and the essential work that supports the Great Lakes shipping industry, both historically and today.
- Education and Fun: Enjoy an educational yet entertaining activity designed for school-aged visitors and their parents/guardians.
Additional Details:
- Registration: Required and FREE for members (children who are part of a family or grandparent membership) or included with the price of museum-ship combo admission. Day-of signup is only available if space permits.
- Schedule: Saturday, June 8 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
- The program is also offered on Saturday, August 10 at the same times.
- Group Size: Each group is limited to 15-20 participants.
- Supervision: This is not a drop-off program; children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
This program is available for free to individuals who qualify for Museums For All— an access program at the National Museum of the Great Lakes where those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission using their SNAP EBT card.
Learn more about the program and register at nmgl.org/events.
About the National Museum of the Great Lakes: Founded in 1944, the Great Lakes Historical Society has been preserving our shared cultural history by publishing a quarterly journal Inland Seas® since 1945; by operating a maritime museum since 1952; by offering educational programs to the general public since 1956; by conducting underwater archaeological research across the Great Lakes since 2001; and by managing the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship since 2014 and Museum Tug Ohio since 2019. The opening of the National Museum of the Great Lakes enables the Great Lakes Historical Society to continue its mission to preserve and make known the important history of the Great Lakes.
WHAT: Captain Scupper’s Crew Life
WHEN: Saturday, June 8, 2024; Programs beginning at 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00
(Also offered on Saturday, August 10th)
WHERE: National Museum of the Great Lakes
1701 Front St., Toledo, OH 43605
ADMISSION: The Capt. Scupper’s Crew Life program is included with
Museum & Ship Admission
$17.00 (Museum & Ship) — Adults (18-64)
$16.00 (Museum & Ship) — Seniors (65+)
$14.00 (Museum & Ship) — Youth (6-17)
FREE – Children 5 and under, GLHS/NMGL Members
MEDIA CONTACT: Ashley Streichert, 419-460-8181